St Patrick's Day Weekend Breaks, Short Breaks and Holidays in Ireland

St Patrick's Day is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other so where better to celebrate it on the 17th March than in Ireland itself, on a cottage short break or self catering holiday?

St Patrick's Day Cottage Breaks in Ireland

Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland and is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. St Patrick's Day was made an official feast day in the 17th Century but over time it has become associated with everything Irish, celebrating the Irish culture and you can expect there to be lots of shamrocks and green & gold everywhere you look! Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.

St Patrick's is an exciting time to visit Ireland with lots to see and do including festivals, parades and parties. Of course if you want to head to the biggest party of all head for the Dublin St Patrick's Festival a 4 day extravaganza that is enjoyed by over a million people each year. In 2012 the Festival runs between the 14th-18th March and you can find out more on the Festival website.

If you are looking for some inspiration for your St Patrick's Day break check out the some of the self catering accommodation below - including cottages and apartments- which you can view, check availability and book online.

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13 Holland Court in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

13 Holland Court, Liscannor

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

13 Holland Court self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 13 Holland Court start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 13 Holland Court


Sleeps 6 Garden

Carmels Lodge in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Carmels Lodge, Kilmore Quay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Carmels Lodge self catering accommodation in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carmels Lodge start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carmels Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Atlantic Lodge in Eyeries, County Cork, Ireland South

Atlantic Lodge, Eyeries

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Atlantic Lodge self catering accommodation in Eyeries, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Atlantic Lodge start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

5 Glor na Farraige in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

5 Glor na Farraige, Knightstown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

5 Glor na Farraige self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 5 Glor na Farraige start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Glor na Farraige


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

An Lochta Fada in Ballingeary, County Cork, Ireland South

An Lochta Fada, Ballingeary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Lochta Fada self catering accommodation in Ballingeary, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . An Lochta Fada does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Lochta Fada start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Lochta Fada


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cartwheel Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Cartwheel Cottage, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Cartwheel Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Cartwheel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cartwheel Cottage start from £182 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cartwheel Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Atlantic View in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland North

Atlantic View, Gweedore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Gweedore, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Atlantic View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Atlantic View start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glencross Cottage in Rathmullan, County Donegal, Ireland North

Glencross Cottage, Rathmullan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Glencross Cottage self catering accommodation in Rathmullan, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Glencross Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencross Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencross Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage in Roscommon, County Roscommon, Ireland West

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage, Roscommon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland West

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Roscommon, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ballyglass Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglass Thatched Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglass Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Mary Agnes Cottage in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Mary Agnes Cottage, Allihies

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Mary Agnes Cottage self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mary Agnes Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mary Agnes Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Agnes Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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